Set sail to paradise on board small, luxurious
ships and discover new horizons, with expertly curated excursions
in this bucket list destination in 2025
MIAMI, June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the
world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is
offering the industry's most unique and extraordinary itineraries
to explore the breathtaking region of Polynesia in 2025, taking
travelers to discover boutique and off-the-beaten-path islands from
the comfort of the line's small, luxurious ships.
The 2025 season in the South Pacific will be Oceania Cruises'
most expansive to date, with their elegant ships Nautica and
Regatta traversing the remote region during both the winter
and summer seasons. Both seasons' unique itineraries have been
specifically designed to create a memorable and immersive
experience for well-traveled, curious guests, allowing them to
delve deeper into this fascinating region. Offering an
ultra-premium experience, Regatta and Nautica are
ideally suited to explorations in the region, featuring more
veranda staterooms and more free specialty dining options than any
other ship regularly based in Tahiti.
"Our 2025 collection of itineraries spanning Polynesia offers
guests the opportunity to discover the astounding nature, rich
culinary heritage and deep-rooted cultural traditions of the South
Pacific," commented Frank A. Del
Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. "With only 670 guests on
board our ultra-premium ships, there is no doubt that traveling
through Polynesia with Oceania Cruises is by far the most relaxing
and carefree way to experience the most relaxing and carefree place
in the world."
At the heart of this extensive, diverse season are ten-day
round-trip Papeete sailings, perfect for inquisitive travelers
looking to explore the remote, nature-rich islands that
characterize this region.
Wildlife-loving guests can look out for the abundance of
spectacular marine life that frequent the sparkling turquoise
waters around the islands, including spinner dolphins, whales and
stingrays. The region plays host to a spectacular number of ancient
archaeological sites, rugged mountains adorned with wild hibiscus
and colorful ginger flowers. After a day exploring the untouched
natural wonders of Polynesia, what better way to relax than to sit
and watch some of the most stunning sunsets in the world from the
deck.
The diverse selection of itineraries includes the must-sees in
French Polynesia such as vibrant
Papeete, the paradise island of Nuku Hiva, and a number of
overnight stays in Bora Bora, the
most romantic island in the world.
These voyages are perfect for travelers wishing to soak up the
laid-back, island atmosphere, where they'll take in iconic views of
the mountains and stunning beaches and enjoy only-in-Polynesia
adventures such as tours of vanilla and black pearl farms,
picturesque lagoon cruises and motu island picnics. Oceania
Cruises' extensive range of highly curated shore excursions allows
guests to discover the islands for themselves, absorbing the
unspoilt, natural beauty that these islands radiate alongside the
region's unique cultural traditions.
Additionally, Oceania Cruises offers a variety of longer
voyages, giving guests the chance to explore Polynesia after
visiting the spectacular topography of Hawaii or New
Zealand, as well as World Voyages of up to 111 days long,
ending in Singapore, Cape Town or Barcelona.
Shore Excursion Highlights:
Oceania Cruises has partnered with luxury and lifestyle travel
magazine Condé Nast Traveler to bring globetrotters an
exclusive collection of itineraries handpicked by the magazine's
dedicated editors. Four of Oceania's Polynesia itineraries are
included among the 23 Condé Nast Traveler branded
itineraries, featuring editorial insights and unique tips in
featured ports of call, sharing insider knowledge on what to
discover, savor and experience in each destination.
An example of exclusive editor's tips in French Polynesia includes skipping the
restaurants and heading to the food trucks, or roulettes as
they're called in Papeete, for a cheap and cheerful al fresco
dinner featuring local bites; strolling through downtown Papeete
getting to know its storied history via its colorful colonial
architecture while visiting landmarks like the Notre Dame
Cathedral, town hall and the bustling 155-year-old Papeete Market;
and swimming with reef sharks during an intimate boat tour aboard a
small sailing catamaran with family-run tour operator Voila Moorea.
Additional shore excursion highlights include:
Aito Off-Road Safari: Traveling off-road in a
four-wheel drive, soak up the exquisite beauty of Moorea, exploring
the verdant mountains, deep valleys and white-sand beaches,
stopping at a sacred ancient marae and learning about the pineapple
crop on the way.
Vanilla Flavor & Taha'a Motu Picnic: Cruise to the
island of Taha'a from Raiatea – source of 70% of the vanilla grown
in French Polynesia – to explore
an intoxicatingly fragrant vanilla plantation and visit a tiny
islet for a Polynesian picnic lunch and some beach time.
Sail Bora Bora by
Catamaran: Discover Bora Bora's famously gorgeous lagoon
by catamaran, comfortably watching the views of the magnificent
extinct volcanoes and spotting colorful tropical fish above the
crystalline reef.
Discover Tahiti's West Coast: From the Robert Wan
Pearl Museum and Marche de Papeete to the tranquil Jardins Paofai,
observe the surfers on their longboards alongside natural treasures
like the thundering Faarumai Waterfalls, Arahoho Blowhole, and the
Maraa Fern Grottos, home to the largest underwater cave in
Tahiti.
Visit to Taipivai Valley: Set off on a guided adventure
in a four-wheel-drive vehicle into the lush valley described in
Herman Melville's 1846 novel,
Typee. A famously rugged paradise, Taipivai Valley is
spectacularly beautiful, rich in archeological sites, and yours to
discover during this fascinating excursion.
Shark and Stingray Snorkel Safari in Bora Bora: Explore Bora Bora's turquoise, unspoilt lagoon via boat
before slipping into the gin-clear waters to discover the ancient
crater rim of Moti To'opua, gliding alongside the island's graceful
stingrays and parrotfish.
Ship Highlights:
The better-than-new Regatta
and Nautica blend sophistication with a contemporary flair
to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most
treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Both ships feature more
free specialty dining options than any other ship regularly based
in the region, in addition to offering an array of relaxed yet
refined dining experiences. A refreshed color palette of soft
earth, sea and sky tones encourages relaxation in suites and
staterooms, and guests can indulge in a soothing massage or
rejuvenating treatment in the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center on
board.
Polynesia Voyage Highlights:
Tahitian & Hawaiian Hues: 18 days from
Los Angeles to Papeete aboard
Nautica, overnighting in Bora Bora and Papeete and visiting Lahaina, Honolulu, Hilo, Raiatea and Moorea. Departs January 8, 2025.
Papeete to Honolulu: 15 Days from Papeete to
Honolulu aboard
Regatta, from overnighting in Bora Bora, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva,
Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Lahaina, Nawiliwili and Honolulu. Departs September 15, 2025.
Tahitian Legends: 10 days roundtrip from Papeete
(Tahiti) aboard Regatta, a Condé Nast Traveler
branded itinerary, traveler will overnight in Papeete and
Bora Bora and visit Moorea,
Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa and Raiatea. Departs August 16, 2025.
All sailings include Oceania Cruises' simply MORE value
promise, meaning virtually everything is included in the voyage
fare: complimentary vintage Champagnes, premium wines and
international beers during lunch and dinner; and a shore excursion
credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom
(credit varies by voyage length). Created to elevate the guest
experience, simply MORE means travelers receive ultimate
value on top of an ultra-premium cruise experience.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA, or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences are
available aboard the designer-inspired, small ships, which call on
more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries
on seven continents, on voyages that range from seven to more than
200 days. Oceania Cruises has two additional ships on order
scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 or 2029[1].
Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise
Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
[1] Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship is
contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may be
delayed to 2029.
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